EL-8500VA - Advanced multi‑format 4K presentation switch, HDMI, USB‑C, VGA and HDBaseT inputs, integrated scaler, audio mixer, 2 × 20 W amplifier, flexible control options

Advanced multi‑format 4K presentation switch, HDMI, USB‑C, VGA and HDBaseT inputs, integrated scaler, audio mixer, 2 × 20 W amplifier, flexible control options

The EL-8500VA is a multi-format presentation switcher with a built-in scaler, designed to handle HDMI, USB-C, HDBaseT and VGA inputs and send the signal to duplicate HDMI and HDBaseT outputs.

It supports resolutions up to 4K @ 60 4:4:4 on HDMI and USB-C, with automatic downconversion for HDBaseT output. It enables AV transmission up to 70 m in 4K and 100 m in 1080p over a single Cat.5e/6/7 cable, also providing PoH to compatible receivers. It includes analog audio inputs, a microphone input, a built-in audio mixer and a 2 x 20 W stereo amplifier, offering extensive flexibility for presentations and teaching environments.

Control is available via front-panel buttons, OSD, web GUI, Telnet, RS-232, and triggers for simplified automation.

Main features

• Switching and scaling of all AV inputs for display on duplicated HDMI and HDBaseT outputs
• Supports up to 4K UHD video (18 Gbps, 4K @ 50/60 Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) input and output
  N.B. HDBaseT output automatically downconverts 4K @ 50/60 (4:4:4) sources to 4K @ 50/60 (4:2:0) to maintain compatibility
• HDBaseT output transmits video and audio over a single Cat. 5e/6/7 cable up to 100 m at 1080p and 70 m at 4K
• Supports pass-through of many audio formats, including LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Bitstream, and HD Bitstream
• Audio mixer function allows audio from any analog input to be mixed with the microphone input
• Built-in 2 × 20 W audio amplifier
• Trigger Control Keypad support for easy one-button activation of functions (optional)
• Supports standard PoH from HDBaseT output (PSE) to a connected HDBaseT receiver (PD) (compatible receivers only)
• Full EDID and HDCP management (HDCP 2.2)
• Controlled via front buttons with OSD, RS-232, Telnet, Web GUI, and triggers
• USB for service/firmware updates

User benefits

• Simplified integration of heterogeneous sources in conference rooms and classroom environments
• Consistently optimized video quality thanks to automatic source scaling
• Reduced cabling and increased reliability with long-distance AV transmission via HDBaseT
• Microphone/line input mixing
• Ability to directly drive passive speakers without the need for external amplifiers
• Intuitive control thanks to multiple management interfaces
• Simple automation via triggers for single-button scenarios

Areas of use

• Conference rooms and meeting rooms
• Classrooms and educational environments
• Multi-format corporate installations
• Professional presentation spaces
• Long-distance AV systems

Technical characteristics

• Inputs:
  
  • 4 × HDMI (uncompressed AV and data)
  • 2 × RJ45 (HDBaseT HDMI & propriety data)
  • 2 × 15‑pin Dsub (VGA RGBHV)
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo jack (microphone)
  • 6 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (stereo L/R)
  • 1 × phoenix (10‑pin) (trigger in 8)
  • 1 × 9‑pin dsub (RS‑232 control data)
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (infra red receiver)
  • 1 × RJ45 (IP control)
  • 1 × USB‑C (USB‑C / Thunderbolt)
• Outputs:
  
  • 1 × HDMI (uncompressed AV and data)
  • 1 × RJ45 (HDBaseT HDMI & propriety data)
  • 2 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (stereo L/R)
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo mini‑jack (infra red emitter)
• POE PSU: PoH
• PSU: 24 V_DC 6.25 A
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 43.2 × 4.3 × 17.4 cm
• Net weight: 2.6 kg